What are the offences and punishments under the law?

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Crime	Punishment
Paying an employee less than the due amount	First offence – Fine of up to Rupees fifty thousand Subsequent offence within five years – Jail time up to three months and/or fine up to Rupees one lakh
Violating the Code in any other way	First offence – Fine of up to Rupees twenty thousand Similar subsequent offences within five years – Jail time up to one month and/or fine up to Rupees forty thousand
Not maintaining proper records in the establishment	Fine up to Rupees ten thousand

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